Van Halen Plays Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA in 1978 – HISTORY
The Mighty Van Halen plays Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA #OTD in 1978.
SETLIST:
On Fire
I’m the One
Bass Solo
Runnin’ With the Devil
Atomic Punk
Drum Solo
Little Dreamer
Down in Flames (Early version of the song that became Tattoo)
Feel Your Love Tonight
Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love
Ice Cream Man
Somebody Get Me a Doctor
Guitar Solo (Including “Eruption”)
D.O.A.
You Really Got Me
Encore:
Bottoms Up!
Van Halenโs triumphant return to Los Angeles: onstage at Long Beach Arena, July 1978. The fog machine and new drum riser are emblematic of the bandโs growing success. ๐ธ @romy001, who snapped this pic, thinks you can see the top of Zlozโs head the edge of the stage. pic.twitter.com/ieUMDhUCjN
โ Greg Renoff (@GregRenoff) November 26, 2020
Edward Van Halen at LAX, 12 July 1978, headed back on the road after VHโs triumphant hometown performance at Long Beach Arena. pic.twitter.com/STF7Of8oEZ
โ Greg Renoff (@GregRenoff) September 9, 2020
So much talent in a glorious moment captured in time. @DavidLeeRoth and @eddievanhalen of the rock band Van Halen on the stage at Long Beach Arena in 1978.#EddieVanHalenForever๐ธDaily News Miner pic.twitter.com/sKhttI6jmH
โ ๐ธ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ค๐๐ โ๐ ๐๐ ๐ธ๐บ ๐พ (@SukursalRock) July 26, 2021
I first saw Van Halen in 1978 at the Long Beach arena for their first big show before heading off to open for @BlackSabbath & I was in awe of the way Eddie Van Halen played guitar & watched him throughout the show to learn his tricks. A truly amazing maestro Rest In Rock Eddie pic.twitter.com/X0vAusTtHG
โ Duane (@DuaneAAA) October 6, 2020
